Hedge funds are still a mystery to most main street investors. They are hyped up as these investments that millionaires and billionaires use to make even more money. But the truth is, they are more like mutual funds that are extremely specialized and follow a specific manager. However, they are still extremely popular – over […]

Last Updated on May 29, 2016DJ Wetzel2 Comments We may receive compensation from affiliate links in this article.

Starting your own hedge fund may be easier than you think. If you own a vehicle, chances are you pay attention to the price of gas. Over the last decade, and particularly the last 4-5 years, we have seen the price of gas fluctuate from $1.70 per gallon, all the way up to $5.50 per […]

Earlier this week I talked about how joining an investment club in college and how that can be a great way to learn about investing. However, some colleges take it to the next level, and offer their students a chance to run an actual hedge fund or investment fund. These funds are managed by the […]

Last Updated on April 7, 2016JT McGee12 Comments We may receive compensation from affiliate links in this article.

I’m not ashamed to admit that I steal stock picks from a hedge fund or mutual fund from time to time. In a universe of thousands of individual stocks, it would take years to do your own sorting – and believe me when I say that reading through the financials of 100+ companies just to […]

Have you heard of the term accredited investor before? I’ve heard about it in passing, but I decided to do some research into it. The reason? If you are an accredited investor, investing doors open for you. Accredited investors have access to unique investment opportunities that regular investors and the general public aren’t privy to. […]